Meaning & Definition of Role in English
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Role
/roʊl/
noun
1. The actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
- "The function of a teacher"
- "The government must do its part"
- "Play its role"
synonym:
- function,
- office,
- part,
- role
2. An actor's portrayal of someone in a play
- "She played the part of desdemona"
synonym:
- character,
- role,
- theatrical role,
- part,
- persona
3. What something is used for
- "The function of an auger is to bore holes"
- "Ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"
synonym:
- function,
- purpose,
- role,
- use
4. Normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting
- "What is your role on the team?"
synonym:
- role
Examples of using
I think that China will play an active role.
Questions and answers play an enormous role in interaction.
Your role here is so important.